Description

Medium early seeded hybrid artichoke variety, suitable for fresh market and export. The production cycle is 150-180 days from the transplant. The Sicilian violet artichoke forms slightly elongated flower heads forming a tight and closed chalice, with an intense purple color even in hot weather. In the kitchen, excellent to be consumed in numerous recipes: caponata, artichokes in oil, in vinegar, artichoke risotto, artichoke patties, liqueurs and also used in herbal medicine for the beneficial properties they bring to our body.

Nutritional characteristics : very energetic food due to the carbohydrate content, among which inulin deserves attention, which does not increase blood sugar; for this reason the artichoke can be consumed at will by diabetics. Other characteristics are the high fiber content and the low fat content. The flower heads are rich in cynarin, a substance that has a beneficial action on bile secretion, promotes renal diuresis and regulates intestinal functions.

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The Price is per one tray of 6 seedlings.